Graduate Program

Department of History

Graduate Program

Over 50 graduate students currently study, teach, and conduct research in the Department of History. Several recent students have received prestigious Fulbright grants or other fellowships and awards to undertake archival research in Britain, France, Latvia, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Italy, Peru, Liberia, and the United States. Students serve as members of departmental and university committees, and administer an active History Graduate Student Organization.

The History department offers students a rich intellectual environment, with approximately 30 dedicated faculty members and numerous opportunities for research and professional development. The department regularly sponsors public lectures, workshops, and colloquia addressing a broad range of interests in order to foster a vibrant culture of scholarship. To learn more about our graduate program please consult the links and tabs on this page, as well as our faculty and research pages.

General Information

WMU profile in the AHA Guide to History Doctoral Programs
Fall 2012 Graduate Handbook - M.A. and Ph.D. programs and policies for students enrolling Fall 2012 or later
Fall 2011 Graduate Handbook - M.A. and Ph.D. programs and policies for students enrolled prior to Fall 2012
Graduate Student Research and Professional Activities

Application Materials

Application Information and Forms

The GRE is necessary for incoming students. More information on the GRE.